Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

On Dec. 20, answered a call to Hatch Parkway South in reference of theft of services/damage to property. The manager of the Baxley Water Department reported the subject had cut a lock and removed the seal on a meter. The offender was notified to pay for damages and pay for water that was used.

Dec. 20, answered a call to Satilla Church Road in reference to a domestic dispute. The complainant advised her boyfriend had been beating her. The complainant was advised of the legal action she could take.

Dec. 20, Answered a call to Hatch Parkway in reference to damage to property. The complainant stated someone had pried open a window to gain entry into her residence, went inside, but nothing appeared to be missing.

Dec. 20, a routine traffic stop on Bay Street led to the arrest of Michael D. Coley, 49, of Baxley. Coley was charged with VGCS/meth and cocaine, DUI/Drugs/Alcohol, open container in vehicle, and violation of window tint law.

Dec. 20, answered a call to Wayne Jones Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated someone had taken his Remington rifle. The missing gun was entered into GCIC. Investigation continues.

Dec. 20, answered a call to Hatch Parkway South in reference to a theft and trespassing. Investigation led to the arrest of Michael Lee Joyner, 38, and was charged with criminal trespass and theft by taking. Warrants were taken on Jonathan Taylor.

Dec. 21, answered a call to Go Cart Road in reference to damage to county property. Subject built a speed bump just past his residence. The subject was advised he could not put a speed bump on a county road. The subject stated he would remove it.

Dec. 22, answered a call to Satilla Church Road to a domestic dispute, which led to the arrest of Ronnie Harrelson, 38, of Baxley. Harrelson was charged with disorderly conduct.

Dec. 23, a complainant came to the sheriff’s office to report a forgery. The complainant stated she found a forged check in her bank statement. The complainant notified the bank and investigation continues.

Dec. 23, answered a call to Hunter Road in reference to illegal drugs found. The complainant stated she found in her estranged husband’s vehicle what appeared to be drugs and drug paraphernalia. Investigation continues.

Dec. 23, answered a call to Blackshear Highway in reference to a burglary. The complainant stated someone entered his residence through a bedroom window and took several items valued at $215.00. Investigation continues.

Dec. 23, answered a call to Pickett Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated when a subject left his residence he found his wallet was missing with $200 cash in it. Investigation continues.

Dec. 23, answered a call to Old Surrency Road in reference to a theft. The complainant stated his ex-girlfriend and her friend went inside his residence and took a TV, DVD, and speakers, valued at approximately $2,300.00. Investigation revealed this is a civil matter.

Dec. 24, answered a call to Appling ER in reference to a subject that had been shot in left arm, deer hunting. The subject was air lifted to Savannah. The case was turned over to the Appling County DNR Officer.

Dec. 24, answered a call to Clyde Road, which led to the arrest of Roger Dale Wood, 50 of Baxley. Wood was charged with disorderly conduct.

Dec. 24, answered a call to Prentiss Road in reference to a child custody dispute. The complainant stated father of her children would not let her get their children for her visitation after she spent the night in jail.

Dec. 24, answered a call to Hill Top Road in reference to damage to property. The complainant stated he found where someone had broken the latch to his storage building; nothing appeared to be missing at time of report.

Dec. 25, a complainant came to the sheriff’s office to report a child custody dispute. The complainant had gone to his ex-wife’s residence to pick up his children for visitation and ex-wife was not at home. Report was made.

Dec. 25, answered a call to Spell Street in reference to child abuse. The complainant stated while her children were with their father for visitation allegations were made that the male juvenile had been whipped. The case was turned over to DFACS for investigation.

Dec. 25, a complainant came to the sheriff’s office to report a child custody dispute. The ex-wife and mother of child did not bring child for Christmas visitation to the father as was stated in the divorce decree.

Dec. 27, a complainant came to the sheriff’s office to report a theft that occurred on Gardner Road. Taken from a storage building were several electrical tools valued at approximately $3,000.00. Investigation continues.

Sheriff Deloach asks that if anyone notices any suspicious activity, to please report it to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office at 367-8120.

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